Abstract: ObjectiveTo compare the effects of Taijiquan and walk exercise on patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) at early stage.Methods40 PD patients were randomly divided into 2 groups according to the stochastic tables: Taijiquan group (n=20) received Taijiquan exercise, while walk group (n=20) received walk exercise. The course was 4 weeks. UPDRSⅢ from Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) and Berg Balance Scale(BBS) were to assess the patients before and after treatment.ResultsThe Taijiquan group improved significantly(P<0.01) and better than the walk group (P<0.01) in UPDRSⅢ, effects and BBS after treatment.ConclusionTaijiquan may improve the motion control and balance function for patients with Parkinson's disease.

Key words: Taijiquan, Parkinson's disease, motion control, self-manage, chronic disease